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Cheap flights from Penang to Shanghai, China from RM 467

PEN — SHA
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Penang Intl to Shanghai are usually found in January or April, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Penang to Shanghai

Tue 29/1219:00 -
1 stop18h 25m
Wed 6/122:30 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 9/11RM 1,100
Mon 9/1113:25 -
1 stop25h 30m
Sun 15/1112:15 -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 6/11RM 1,108
Wed 18/1120:45 -
1 stop26h 10m
Sun 22/1122:30 -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 4/11RM 1,116
Wed 18/1120:45 -
1 stop13h 40m
Wed 25/1101:35 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 7/11RM 1,116
Sat 21/1113:25 -
1 stop21h 35m
Tue 24/1101:35 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 6/11RM 1,120
Tue 10/1113:25 -
1 stop9h 50m
Mon 16/1101:35 -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 5/11RM 1,128
Mon 30/1112:05 -
1 stop12h 25m
Sun 6/1208:30 -
Nonstop6h 00m
Deal found 5/11RM 1,141
Mon 23/1113:25 -
1 stop29h 50m
Fri 27/1112:15 -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 9/11RM 1,157
Mon 9/1113:25 -
1 stop8h 45m
Sun 15/1115:35 -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 6/11RM 1,189
Sat 14/1108:30 -
Nonstop5h 15m
Wed 18/1101:35 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 5/11RM 1,193
Sun 22/1119:15 -
1 stop27h 35m
Thu 26/1112:10 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 8/11RM 1,197
Sun 22/1121:15 -
1 stop8h 45m
Wed 25/1101:35 -
1 stop12h 40m
Deal found 8/11RM 1,201

Find flight deals from Penang to Shanghai

Round-trip from

RM 1,072

One-way from

RM 467

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 1,457
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/1-16/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • Penang to Shanghai
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Spring Airlines
  • Spring Airlines
  • 7/1-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Penang to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (RM 193 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Sun 3/1

19:00-12:15

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 576

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Fri 13/11

13:25-16:25

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 584

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Sun 22/11

20:45-22:55

1 stop26h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 593

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PENPVG

Penang Intl

Sun 22/11

13:25-17:55

1 stop28h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 605

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Wed 3/2

19:00-14:15

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 613

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Thu 12/11

13:25-11:15

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 625

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Fri 8/1

13:25-22:10

1 stop8h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 633

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Wed 11/11

20:45-22:55

1 stop26h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 645

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PENPVG

Penang Intl

Sat 21/11

13:25-11:00

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 674

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PENPVG

Penang Intl

Sun 29/11

06:15-01:15

2 stops19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 698

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Penang to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Penang to Shanghai?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Shanghai (average of RM 1,161). Flying from Penang to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PEN to PVG?

When flying from Penang to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Penang to Shanghai

The most flights from PEN to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Penang to Shanghai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Penang to Shanghai flights typically cost between RM 1,230 and RM 1,701 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 1,072 on China Southern (9 Jan–16 Jan).

How often are flights from Penang to Shanghai delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Penang and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Penang to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Penang to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Penang to Shanghai?

The best time to book flights from Penang to Shanghai is 35 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern and China Eastern from Penang to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
249 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Penang to Shanghai?

    Located just 14.5 km from the city centre, Penang Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Shanghai from Penang. Booking flights from Penang Intl (PEN) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Shanghai from 12 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Penang to Shanghai?

    For as low as RM 1,490, Shenzhen Airlines can have you in Shanghai from Penang in 5h 05m. There are 3645 km between Penang and Shanghai. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Penang to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on Sichuan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at RM 526. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at RM 768 and RM 807, respectively. Sichuan Airlines is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Penang to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Sichuan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as RM 272. Users have also found prices from RM 404 and RM 517 on Spring Airlines and XiamenAir, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Penang to Shanghai?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Penang to Shanghai are Juneyao Airlines (79%), Shanghai Airlines (77%) and China Eastern (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Penang to Shanghai?

    While on average a flight from Penang to Shanghai is generally RM 2,554, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 571. When looking at the most popular route, (Penang Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay RM 1,015 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Penang to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Penang to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Penang to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Penang to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Penang to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Penang to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Penang to Shanghai?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Shanghai (average of RM 1,161). Flying from Penang to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Penang to Shanghai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapestRM 526AverageRM 1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 768AverageRM 1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapestRM 807AverageRM 1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Spring AirlinesCheapestRM 820AverageRM 1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time45%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 865AverageRM 1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestRM 977AverageRM 1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,052AverageRM 1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,059AverageRM 1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapestRM 1,083AverageRM 1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapestRM 1,116AverageRM 1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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